| Imaging of non-small cell lung cancer of the superior sulcus: part 2: initial staging and assessment of resectability and therapeutic response. | |
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PMID: 18349458 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Imaging plays a crucial role in the diagnosis and staging of superior sulcus tumors, assessment of their resectability, determination of the optimal approach to disease management, and evaluation of the response to therapy. Computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, and positron emission tomography (PET)/CT contribute important and complementary information. Whereas CT is optimal for depicting bone erosion and for staging of intrathoracic disease, MR imaging is superior for evaluating tumor extension to the intervertebral neural foramina, the spinal cord, and the brachial plexus, primarily because of the higher contrast resolution and multiplanar capability available with MR imaging technology. Use of PET/CT enables the detection of unsuspected nodal and distant metastases. However, imaging has only limited usefulness for evaluating the response of a tumor to induction therapy and detecting local recurrence, and surgical biopsy often is necessary to verify the results of therapy. |
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Authors:
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John F Bruzzi; Ritsuko Komaki; Garrett L Walsh; Mylene T Truong; Gregory W Gladish; Reginald F Munden; Jeremy J Erasmus |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc Volume: 28 ISSN: 1527-1323 ISO Abbreviation: Radiographics Publication Date: 2008 Mar-Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-03-19 Completed Date: 2008-05-06 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8302501 Medline TA: Radiographics Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 561-72 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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(c) RSNA, 2008 |
Affiliation:
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Division of Diagnostic Imaging, Department of Radiation Oncology, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tex., USA. John.Bruzzi@hse.ie |
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Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
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pathology*,
surgery* Combined Modality Therapy Contrast Media Fluorodeoxyglucose F18 / diagnostic use Humans Lung Neoplasms / pathology*, surgery* Lymphatic Metastasis Magnetic Resonance Imaging Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / diagnosis Neoplasm Staging Positron-Emission Tomography Radiography, Thoracic Radiopharmaceuticals / diagnostic use Radiotherapy, Adjuvant Tomography, X-Ray Computed |
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0/Contrast Media; 0/Radiopharmaceuticals; 63503-12-8/Fluorodeoxyglucose F18 |
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